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2D LEAD Harmony Animator / SFX 2D LEAD HHarmony Animator
2D animation Demo Reel -
https://www.amazonastar.com/videos
2D Animation Director -
https://www.amazonastar.com/tv-show-episodes
2D Rigger PDF file -
https://online.fliphtml5.com/tknxx/RigSetupCharacters2026/
2D Harmony Rigger -
https://youtu.be/MubDTlcd8pM
2D effects Demo Reel -
https://www.amazonastar.com/sfx
Lead 2D Harmony Animator, 2D SFX Harmony Animator and Senior 2D Animator and with 20+ years of professional experience in animation for international feature films, television series, commercials, and independent productions.
I started in the animation industry working for the Feature Film ASTERIX AND THE VIKING, later for THE PRINCESS and the FROG for DISNEY, soon for The LION GUARD TV SHOW made with Harmony using advanced Setup. + more many other show. The latest ONE was called Fonzy and his friends.
Specialized in 2D character animation with harmony, tradigital animation, effects animation, Toon Boom Harmony, animation supervision, and production leadership. Experienced in creating the TURN AROUND for the Characters , turn around for the PROPS and TURN AROUND for the INCIDENTAL Characters. Also experience in animating fire, water, smoke, snow and other visual effects, as well as character acting, action sequences, walk and run cycles, crowd animation, and camera movements.
Extensive experience working within international production environments and collaborating with directors, supervisors, artists, and production teams. Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, composition, visual storytelling, and production deadlines.
Professional credits include productions associated with Disney, Netflix, Hasbro, Discovery Kids, and other international studios and broadcasters.
CORE SKILLS
• 3D and 2D Character Animation • SFX / Effects Animation • Tradigital Animation
• Toon Boom Harmony Animation • Animation Direction & Supervision • Character Acting
• 3D Maya Animation • Walk & Run Cycles • Crowd Animation
• Supervising the Team overseas • Animation Principles • Storyboarding
• Character Design • Background Design • Rigging & Character Setup
• Production Quality Control • Team Collaboration & Artist Training • Deadline-Driven Production
SOFTWARE
Toon Boom Harmony | Toon Boom Storyboard Pro | Adobe After Effects | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Premiere | Maya | Arnold | Adobe Creative Suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FONZU AND HIS FRIENDS — MALTA TELEVISION
2D RIGGER Artist, Character Designer and Animation Director — Season 1, 13 Episodes | January 2025 – July 2026
https://www.amazonastar.com/tv-show-episodes
• Create the RIGGS for all the Main Characters + the Incidental ones.
• Directed and supervised animation production across the first season.
• Worked with animation teams to maintain quality, consistency, timing, and artistic standards.
• Reviewed animation and provided feedback and corrections throughout production.
• Collaborated with the production and creative teams to meet deadlines and delivery requirements.
LARA BIKE — TV SERIES
2D Rigger Harmony and Animation Director — Episode 1 | July 2025 – December 2025
• Directed animation for the first episode of the television series.
• Supervised animation quality, timing, character performance, and production consistency.
NETFLIX — AMERICA: THE MOTION PICTURE
2D Animator — Feature Film | June 2020 – August 2020
• Worked as a 2D animator on the feature film production.
• Created animation within a professional international feature-film pipeline.
BURITI FILMES — TRAVELERS FROM THE ENCHANTED WORLD
Senior 2D Animator — Feature Film | March 2020 – May 2020
• Senior animator responsible for 2D animation production.
• Worked within a feature-film production environment while maintaining animation quality and deadlines.
DISNEY CHANNEL CANADA — THE LION GUARD
Senior 2D Animator — Disney Junior TV Series | March 2017 – December 2019
• Produced 2D character animation for the Disney Junior television series.
• Animated character acting, action sequences, cycles, and performance-driven scenes.
Worked within an established international animation pipeline and production schedule.
HASBRO — MY LITTLE PONY
Rigging / Character Setup — Feature Film | August 2016 – December 2016
• Worked on character setup and rigging for the feature film production.
• Prepared and maintained animation-ready character assets.
DISNEY CHANNEL UK — WANDER OVER YONDER
Senior 2D Animator — TV Series | December 2015 – May 2016
• Created 2D animation for the Disney Channel television series.
• Worked according to established character, animation, and production standards.
SCHORR ANIMATION FILM PRODUCTIONS
Director / Creator — Toby and the Magic Apps | March 2013 – 2021
• Directed the short film project Toby and the Magic Apps.
• Created the storyboard, character designs, background designs, and 2D animation using Toon Boom Harmony.
• Led a team of artists and students during the development of the project.
• Participated in a professional animation program in Spain supported by government sponsorship.
SCHORR ANIMATION FILM PRODUCTIONS — SPAIN
Animation Supervisor & Harmony Instructor | March 2013 – December 2013
• Supervised and trained a team of 11 animation students.
• Taught professional Toon Boom Harmony animation techniques.
• Provided artistic and technical guidance throughout the production process.
MAURICIO DE SOUZA PRODUCTIONS
Senior Animator — Monica's Gang | January 2012 – February 2013
• Created 2D animation for the Brazilian television series.
DISNEY CHANNEL UK — LUCKY FRED
Animation Supervisor | May 2011 – December 2011
• Supervised animation production and supported artists in maintaining quality and consistency.
• Worked within an international television animation pipeline.
DISCOVERY KIDS — DOGGY DAY SCHOOL
Senior Harmony Animator | October 2010 – March 2011
• Produced 2D animation using Toon Boom Harmony for the television series.
DISNEY — THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG
Assistant Animator / Clean-Up Artist — Feature Film | April 2009 – November 2009
• Worked in 2D animation clean-up and assistance for the Disney feature film.
DISCOVERY KIDS — FISHtronaut
Senior Animator — TV Series | January 2009 – March 2009
RR ANIMATION STUDIOS
2D Assistant Animator | July 2008 – December 2008
• Worked on commercial productions including Kellogg's Froot Loops and Tiger Woods-related material.
GLOBO
2D Flash Animator — Planet | January 2008 – June 2008
PETROBRAS
3D Generalist Artist | May 2007 – August 2007
• Created educational video content related to safety.
TV BRASIL / MULTIRIO
Traditional 2D Animation Assistant — Uni Duni | September 2006 – May 2007
DISNEY / BUENA VISTA
2D Animation — Monica's Gang: Time for an Adventure | January 2006 – December 2006
A FILM PRODUCTIONS — DENMARK
2D Assistant Animator — Asterix and the Vikings | December 2005 – June 2006
SFX & EFFECTS ANIMATION
Experienced in creating 2D visual effects using Toon Boom Harmony and tradigital animation, including:
Fire • Water • Smoke • Snow
SFX Demo Reel: f.io/zKvCgDdd
EDUCATION & TRAINING
ART ACADEMY
Professional Technical Superior in 2D & 3D Animation — Professional Training in Film and Visual Arts — 2004
FACULTAD MELIES
Traditional 2D Animation Course — May 2004 – July 2005
UNIVERSIDAD DE BELLAS ARTES FPA
Product Designer Course — 2001 – 2002
DRC
Computer Graphics / Maya 3D — Modeling & Animation — 2006
TOON BOOM ANIMATION — MONTREAL, CANADA
Professional Toon Boom Training — 2012 — Advanced Animation with Harmony; Advanced Graphic Script with Storyboard Pro
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Life Drawing • Conceptual Sketching • Composition • Video Editing • Visual Storytelling • Artistic Direction • Team Training • Production Organization • Quality Control
LANGUAGES
Portuguese — Native Spanish — Fluent English — Fluent
SELECTED REELS & PORTFOLIO
• SFX Demo Reel — https://f.io/zKvCgDdd
• Disney / The Lion Guard — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebxll8cQFLE
• Disney / The Princess and the Frog — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBwqHg4b-sM&t;=3s
• Asterix and the Vikings — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_WsaJHYxdo
• Toby and the Magic Apps — https://vimeo.com/102768526 (Password: Toby)
• Toby — Full Storyboard — https://vimeo.com/92194577 (Password: Toby)
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• 20+ years of professional animation experience
• International production experience across Europe, Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and international studio pipelines
• Senior / Lead / Supervisory experience in television and feature-film production
• Animation Director experience across television productions
• Disney / Netflix / Hasbro experience
• Advanced Toon Boom Harmony training completed with Toon Boom Animation in Montreal, Canada
• Specialization in 2D animation, SFX, character animation, rigging, supervision, and animation direction
